The holiday season is upon us, and for those in the art world, it’s the perfect time to read a book that illuminates, critiques, or celebrates aspects of this niche little world we inhabit. From ...

Our staff shared their favorite books on art of all time—from a gothic-tinged memoir by Sally Mann to a rollicking, research-rich portrait of the artist’s psyche across centuries. Gyula Benczur ...

Mary Cassatt, "Family Group Reading" (1898) at the Legion of Honor's Mary Cassatt at Work, January 2025 (photo Lakshmi Rivera Amin/Hyperallergic) “How can a life that is made of time be rendered in ...

From overlooked artists to overlooked eras, these books bring fresh context to familiar names, and introduce unforgettable new ones. Courtesy the publishers Not every art book is meant to be tossed ...

Our favorite art books of spanned museum insider accounts, histories of protest and fresh takes on how images shape politics. Courtesy the publishers This year may be almost over, but it has delivered ...

The drowsy partygoer in Ramon Casas's "Decadent young woman. After the dance" (1899) enjoying a selection of contemporary art books (edit Shari Flores/Hyperallergic) Amid the devastation, delight, and ...